(A) Whenever inspections of the premises used for or in connection with the operation of a licensed business or occupation are provided for or required by this chapter, or any ordinance, or are reasonably necessary to assure compliance with the provisions of any ordinance or regulation of the city, or to detect violations thereof, it shall be the duty of the licensee or the person in charge of the premises to admit thereto for the purpose of making the inspection any officer or employee of the city who is duly authorized to make such inspection at any reasonable time that such admission or entry is requested. Whenever an analysis of any commodity or material is reasonably necessary to assure compliance with the provisions of this chapter, or of any ordinance or regulations, or to detect violations thereof, it shall be the duty of the licensee or the person in charge of the premises to give to any duly authorized officer or employee of the city requesting the same sufficient samples of such material or commodity for such analysis upon official request.
(B) In addition to any other penalty which may be provided, the Mayor or his or her designee may suspend or revoke under the provisions of this chapter the license of any owner or operator of a licensed business in the city who refuses to permit any duly authorized officer or employee to make such inspection or to take an adequate sample of said commodity, or who interferes with such officer or employee while in the performance of his or her duties.
(C) The following departments and/or persons are hereby authorized to perform any and all inspections necessary or required under this chapter or other applicable ordinances pertaining to the issuance and maintenance of a business license or permit.
(1) Building Department. The members of the Building Department shall make all investigations reasonably necessary to the enforcement of this chapter and any other applicable ordinances, laws, rules or regulations.
(2) Health Inspector. The members of the Health Department, or designated Inspector, shall make all investigations reasonably necessary to the enforcement of any applicable ordinances, standards, laws or regulations governing health, safety and sanitation applicable to any business operation sought under this chapter.
(3) Police Department. The City Police Department shall inspect and examine businesses located within its respective jurisdictions to enforce compliance with this chapter and any other applicable ordinances, laws, rules or regulations and assess any threats to health and public safety or nuisance.
(4) Fire Department. The City Fire Department shall inspect and examine businesses located within its respective jurisdictions to enforce compliance with this chapter and any other applicable ordinances, laws, rules or regulations.
(D) All persons authorized in this section to inspect licensees and businesses shall have the authority to enter, with or without search warrant, at all reasonable times, the following premises:
(1) Those for which a license is required;
(2) Those for which a license was issued and which, at the time of inspection, are operating under such license; and
(3) Those for which the license has been revoked or suspended.
(Prior Code, § 110.23) (Ord. 2014-001, passed 1-14-2014)